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Army wins, Thais lose?
News, Postbag, Published on 03/06/2017
» Times have changed. Yesterday's enemies can be today's allies in the face of a bigger common threat. All the major political parties must put their self-interests aside and work together. Can they? Or is "the game" already locked in, the pieces and the moves already determined?
Thought control chills
News, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2017
» I cannot think of a more chilling way to control information and thought than the government's plan to license reporters and penalise unlicensed ones with heavy fines and possible imprisonment (BP, April 27).
Rubbish attitude
News, Postbag, Published on 20/04/2017
» Re: "City seeks waste awareness", (BP, April 18).
Making a mockery of 'justice'
News, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2017
» As things stand now, wealthy fugitives from Thai law, such as Thaksin Shinawatra or Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, who is wanted over a hit-and-run killing of a policeman, can evade accountability for their alleged crimes simply by fleeing overseas until the statutes of limitations applicable in their cases expire, after which the suspect is free to return, untouchable by the law.
No defending coal
News, Postbag, Published on 08/04/2017
» Mr Sanit Niyamakom, in his April 6 letter, tries to defend the shift to electricity production by burning coal.
Very unequal justice
News, Postbag, Published on 11/03/2017
» Has anyone noticed a peculiar anomaly within the justice system? It works with lightning speed, or at a snail's pace, or in many cases, not at all. I think it has something to do with the accuser's social and financial status.
Torpedo the sub plan
News, Postbag, Published on 01/04/2017
» I think I have a permanent pain in the neck from years of shaking my head over the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and its quest for submarines. As a military man I am familiar with high-ranking officers and their obsession for certain equipment, an obsession often not matching real mission requirements. The RTN is out to purchase Chinese Type 041 submarines. The Type 041 is a diesel electric sub, about 254 feet long, about 3,600 tonnes, and has a normal crew of 38. The armament is six torpedo tubes firing torpedoes, and possibly anti-ship missiles.
Let's stay unique
News, Postbag, Published on 02/04/2017
» Re: "Doomed stations are part of our heritage", (Opinion, April 1).
Trump bigotry risible
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2017
» US President Donald Trump slaps a ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority nations: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Dance with the devil
News, Postbag, Published on 16/02/2017
» Now Thai citizens (or perhaps already by now, naturalised American citizens) are joining the bandwagon, criticising "Thai democracy" and the prime minister.